Paprika
Also listed as Ground Paprika, Sweet Paprika, and Smoked Paprika.
Spices & Herbs
This is what the ingredient is.
Paprika is a red spice made from dried peppers. Labels may say paprika or smoked paprika.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It colors and flavors meats, stews, rubs, and snack seasonings.
Here is what food agencies say.
Treated as a spice/food coloring ingredient under FDA labeling rules when sold as paprika.
Here is what research has found.
Spice recalls for Salmonella have included paprika and pepper blends.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Keep dry and sealed. Check blends for anti-caking agents if you track additives.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/15/2026